Varitta, Vāritta: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Varitta means something in Buddhism, Pali. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Buddhism
General definition (in Buddhism)
Source: Buddhist Door Glossary: Buddhist Door GlossaryAvoidance; an act that should not be done.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionaryvāritta : (nt.) avoidance; an act that should not be done.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryVāritta, (nt.) (fr. vṛ, on the analogy of cāritta. The BSk. is vāritra: Mvyut 84) avoidance, abstinence Th. 1, 591; Miln. 133 (cārittañ ca vārittañ ca); Vism. 11. (Page 609)
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Varitta Sila, Varittam, Varittan.
Ends with: Caritta-varitta.
Full-text: Caritta-varitta, Varitta Sila, Ranu, Varittam, Varitra, Shila.
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Search found 6 books and stories containing Varitta, Vāritta; (plurals include: Varittas, Vārittas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Metta (by Ācariya Buddharakkhita)
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Notes (e): How Many types of Morality are there? < [Chapter 6 - On Pāramitā]
Part 10b - The method of fulfilling the Perfection of Morality (Sīla-Pāramī) < [Chapter 7 - On Miscellany]
Part 10c - The method of fulfilling the Perfection of Renunciation (Nekkhamma Pāramī) < [Chapter 7 - On Miscellany]
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 143-144 - The Story of Venerable Pilotikatissa < [Chapter 10 - Daṇḍa Vagga (Punishment)]
Verse 246-248 - The Story of Five Hundred Lay Disciples < [Chapter 18 - Mala Vagga (Impurities)]
The Buddha and His Teachings (by Narada Thera)
A Treatise on the Paramis (by Ācariya Dhammapāla)
A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 2 (by Surendranath Dasgupta)
Part 8 - The Ethics of the Gītā and the Buddhist Ethics < [Chapter XIV - The Philosophy of the Bhagavad-gītā]